RHS Results 2026

The Royal Highland Show is always a highlight in the SAYFC competitions calendar with members from across the country converging on the capital to test out their talents on the national stage. This year was no different with competitors putting on a fantastic display of sportsmanship, skill and passion throughout the show week. We would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers, judges, staff and stewards for helping deliver these events, and our generous supporters for making them possible and giving members the chance to shine on the biggest stage. You can find the full results from The Royal Highland Show 2026 below:

 

Junior Young Farmer of The Year – Sponsored by Lantra Scotland

3^rd –  Erin Guild, Crossroads

2^nd – Rachel Logan, Beith

1^st –  Lucy Sanderson, Ednam

 

JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS – “FIFA World Cup” – Sponsored by NFU Mutual

 3^rd–  Annandale [Georgia Nairn, David Graham, Gregor Bell, Amie Halliday]

2^nd– Bathgate [Joanne Galbraith, Coral Black, Claire Wilson, Beth McNee]

1^st– Stranraer & Rhins [Ruth Turtle, Amy Stewart, Gracie Cook, Zara McDowell, Erin Jamieson, Amy Stewart]

SPECIAL PRIZES

Sewn Article – Erin Brown, Ayr

A5 Program Cover – Gracie Cook, Stranrear & Rhins

Floral Exhibit  – David Graham, Annandale

Further Article – Beth McNee, Bathgate

Appearance and Display – Ruth Turtle, Stranraer & Rhins

 

SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS – “Apres Ski”– Sponsored by NFU Mutual

3^rd–  Carluke [Laura Hunter, Joanne Hall, Sarah Patterson, Kirstie Young, Amy Miller, Sarah Moffat]

2^nd–  Kilmaurs [Eva Millar, Lynn Smith, Megan Brown, Eve Carroll, Emily Burns]

1^st– Mauchline [Kirsty Gemmell, Beth Robertson, Fiona Gemmell, Karen Foster, Stella Hill, Alexander Mitchell, Kiki McMillan-Grant]

SPECIAL PRIZES

Sewn Article – Holly Shearer, Crossroads

Floral Exhibit – Megan Brown, Kilmaurs

3 Biscuits  – Kirstie Young, Carluke

Knitted Article – Lucy Graham, Biggar

A4 Poster non-computerized – Amy Miller, Carluke

Further Article – Emily Burns, Kilmaurs

Appearance and Display – Beth Robertson & Kiki McMillan Grant

 

CRAFTSMANSHIP COMPETITION – Mailbox  

Senior

3^rd – Grant Dickie, Crossroads

2^nd –  Neve Sutherland, Forss

1^st  – William Campbell, Bower

Junior

3^rd –  Robbie Todd, Halkirk

2^nd – Stewart Hamilton, Strathmore

1^st  and Overall Winner  –  Alexander Mitchell, Mauchline

PHOTOGRAPHY – “Make Everyday Agriculture Beautiful”  – Sponsored by SAC & SRUC

Junior

3^rd – Ben Graham, Biggar

2^nd – Logan McKie, Stranraer & Rhins

1^st –  Alex Pottinger, Halkirk

Senior

3^rd – Katie Stevenson, Lanark

2^nd – Cody Chalmers, Harray

1^st –  Ellen Glennie, Vale of Alford

CLUB OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Cefetra

3^rd – Peeblesshire

2^nd – Halkirk

1^st – Bute

SHEEP SHEARING – Sponsored By Buccleuch Estates

Scottish Blackface

3^rd –  Eilidh Little, Callander

2^nd – Hayley Ryan, Biggar

1^st – Alexander Macdonald, North Argyll

Mules

3^rd –  Thomas Scott, Machars

2^nd – Katherine McPherson, Islay

1^st – Ben Hathaway, North Argyll

Overall

3^rd – Thomas Scott, Machars

2^nd – Ben Hathaway, North Argyll

CHAMPION OVERALL and Winner of the Lister Silver Handpiece and the Worshipful Company of Woolmen –  Alexander Macdonald, North Argyll

 

NATIONAL TUG OF WAR COMPETITION (Sponsored by Davidson & Robertson)

LADIES COMPETITION

3^rd – Callander

2^nd – Strathbogie

1^st – Avondale

GENTS COMPETITION

3^rd – Biggar

2^nd – Lesmahagow

1^st – Beith

STOCKMANSHIP PROGRAMME – Sponsored by Kepak Mcintosh Donald

 

JUNIOR STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION – TEAM

3^rd– 784 points, Orkney B [Glen Sandison, Harvey Reid, Thorfinn Thompson]

2^nd – 787 points, Ayrshire B [Bruce Guild, James Young, Kyle Scott]

1st and winners of the Lawrie and Symington Salver – 825 points, Ayrshire A [Cameron Barclay, Finlay Barclay, Fraser Sloan]

 

JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL STOCKJUDGING

3^rd – 275 points, from Ayrshire – Kyle Scott

2^nd – 279 points, from Ayrshire – Cameron Barclay

1^st – 285 points, from Ayrshire – Finlay Barclay

 

SENIOR STOCKJUDGING

Changue Trophy for Best Pair in the Dairy Section – 542 points, Lanarkshire A [Robbie Meikle & Mark Bryson]

Morphie Trophy for the Best Pair in the Beef Section – 556 points, Lanarkshire A [Jane Lindsay & Lucy Graham]

NFU Trophy for Best Pair in the Sheep Section – 568 points, Orkney [Tom Flett & Marcus Scholes]

 

INDIVIDUALS

Best Individual in Dairy Section – 274 points, From Lanarkshire Mark Bryson

Best Individual in Beef Section – 282 points, From Lanarkshire, Lucy Clark

Best Individual in Sheep Section – YUILL WALKER TROPHY –  290 points, from Orkney, Tom Flett

BEST TEAM

3^rd – 1558 points, Lanarkshire C [Alison Hamilton, Fiona Currie, Clare Miller, Lucy Clark, Cate Leiper, Tyler Mckinley]

2^nd – 1586 points, Ayrshire A [Rory Scott, Adam Smith, Kyle Scott, Scott Anderson, Cameron Barclay, Gregor Brown]

1^st AND WINNERS OF THE GLASGOW HERALD TROPHY – 1607, Lanarkshire A [Robbie Meikle, Mark Bryson, Jane Lindsay, Lucy Graham, James Fleming, Kim Laird]

STOCKMAN OF THE YEAR

3^rd – 600 points, Jane Linsday from Lanarkshire

2^nd – 623 points, Lynsey Currie from Lanarkshire

1^st – 655 points, Scott Anderson from Ayrshire